Academics

Exceptional Students, Incredible Learning

Our PhD program is developed to provide optimal scholarly development. Specially selected supervision, tailored courseloads, and customized doctoral thesis preparation are geared towards giving you the skills you need to realize your original research and make an impact in your field. See how our programs are organized in each of our six academic streams!

Major Areas of Study

The Rotman PhD Program offers six distinct streams of focus; Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, Operations Management, and Strategic Management. Review our program structures, courses, faculty and their associated research to determine which stream is right for you.

Program Overview

If you are considering a PhD in Management at the Rotman School, you are looking for an exceptional program that connects you to some of the world’s top management researchers. Our program provides opportunities to advance your research to new levels in a challenging interdisciplinary environment . We are looking for driven, committed students who want make an impact through their research.

Program Format

Discover what your years at the Rotman School of Management will include. Coursework, examinations, and independant requirements are all designed to steward you through the challenges of academic research. Our program provides both technical and theoretical instruction, strengthening your skills and preparing you for placement at a top university.